La Paz City Tour & Cable Cars (Mi Teleférico) Full Day

Duration Full Day
Difficulty Easy
Modality Private or Shared Tour
Max Altitude 4,000 m.s.n.m. (Estaciones altas de Mi Teleférico / El Alto)
From $580.00 USD
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Tour Overview

Explore the dramatic high-altitude capital of Bolivia on a comprehensive full-day city tour. Ride the world's highest and longest urban cable car network (Mi Teleférico), soaring above the city for breathtaking 360-degree vistas of Mount Illimani (6,438 m).

Walk through the mystical Witches' Market (Mercado de las Brujas), visit colonial Jaén Street, the Plaza Murillo, and wander through the lunar clay pinnacles of the Valley of the Moon (Valle de la Luna).

Detailed Duration 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Max Altitude 4,000 m.s.n.m. (Estaciones altas de Mi Teleférico / El Alto)
Guide Languages English & Spanish Official
Safety & Support Oxygen, First Aid & 24/7
Day by Day

Detailed Itinerary 1 Día

Morning pickup from your hotel in La Paz. Walk through the cobblestone alleys of the famous Witches' Market, learning about Andean Aymara spiritual remedies, llama fetuses, and protective talismans. Visit colonial Calle Jaén and Plaza Murillo (Presidential Palace and Congress). Board the state-of-the-art Mi Teleférico cable car system (Red, Yellow, and Silver lines) gliding above the city bowl with snow-capped Illimani in the background. In the afternoon, explore the bizarre eroded clay spires of the Valley of the Moon before returning to your hotel.

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Program Inclusions

What is Included?

  • Private round-trip transportation from La Paz hotels
  • All cable car tickets on Mi Teleférico lines
  • Entrance ticket to the Valley of the Moon
  • Certified professional bilingual guide

Not Included

  • Lunch and drinks
  • Tips and personal purchases
Get Ready

Recommendations & Tips

Expert Local Guides Tips
  • Drink plenty of water and rest upon arrival: La Paz sits at 3,640 meters.
  • Wear layers: mountain weather can shift from intense sun to brisk cold winds quickly.
Original passport with min. 6 months validity
Sun protection & layered warm clothing
Cash in Peruvian Soles (PEN) for local fees
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

It is the world's highest and most extensive urban cable car public transit system, connecting downtown La Paz with El Alto at over 4,000 meters with zero traffic.

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Licensed Expert Guides Bilingual professionals in trekking and history
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Booking this tour with Samex Tours Peru was the best decision for our holiday. Every connection, hotel pickup, and guided excursion occurred with clockwork punctuality. We enjoyed an ideal balance between thrilling sightseeing and relaxing cultural immersion.

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Catherine Moore

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From the very first day, the Samex team made us feel completely looked after. The itinerary transitions smoothly between destinations, and having private transport and expert local guides allowed us to truly connect with the communities and history.

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Flawless communication 24/7 via WhatsApp and top-tier guides who are passionate about their heritage. We created memories to last a lifetime and will recommend Samex Tours Peru to all our friends back home.

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